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Which Diabetes Medication Would You Select? Case Study
This guest post on selecting a diabetes medication was contributed by pharmacist Jiamin Liau who is also a Certified Diabetes Educator in Australia. I'm appreciative for her contribution to help...
Donepezil in the Morning…Is This Ok?
Donepezil (Aricept) is an acetylcholinesterase inhibitor that is used to help manage symptoms of dementia. I get asked quite a few questions about dementia and, more specifically, dementia-related...
Duplicate Dopamine Agonists – Case Study
In this case scenario, I discuss some ideas as to how I would handle a patient on duplicate dopamine agonists. A 58-year-old female has a history of diabetes, restless legs, anemia, and GERD. Her...
Heparin, Warfarin, and Hair Loss – What to do About It?
I recently did a podcast episode on heparin (which you can listen to below) and I did not mention hair loss as a potential adverse effect. In addition to heparin, it turns out there is data on other...
Alpha Blockers – Clinical Practice Pearls
Alpha blockers are most frequently used in clinical practice to manage symptoms of BPH and probably less commonly used for hypertension. Here are a few relevant clinical practice pearls that are...
Explaining The Growth of Pharmacists in Clinics
As a profession, we know that we need to expand opportunities for pharmacists. I don't have any data with this post to back me up, but I can "feel" the growth of pharmacists entering practice into...
What’s it Like Being a Consultant Pharmacist?
I really enjoy receiving questions from other pharmacists and students. On LinkedIn, I recently received the question, "What's it like being a consultant pharmacist? First, I do want to mention that...
Drugs That Cause Hyperkalemia – Can You Name These Seven?
If you have ever had a patient that has had a substantially elevated potassium level, you have likely been very nervous about their medication list. I really start to get concerned when I see levels...
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia – Type 1 Vs. Type 2
As a healthcare professional, when I hear the term heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), I get nervous. The classically taught heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (type 2) is very serious. HIT is...
NAPLEX or MPJE First? Which One?
It is NAPLEX and MPJE season. It's a time of year that is full of anticipation, fear, excited, joy, and for some, anguish. Failing the NAPLEX or the MPJE was my biggest fear and I have heard from...
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